by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for public policy, coming in at #73 out of 92 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Schools | 73 of 92 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in Michigan | 2 of 2 |
| Best Public Policy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 9 |
Here is each degree level available for public policy at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in public policy.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering public policy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
Public Policy graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $53,925 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, public policy graduates take on a median debt of $26,337 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of public policy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public policy bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
MSU granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Policy | 9 |
